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The Grit Files

245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

The Grit Files is a podcast about entrepreneurs who dig deep with heart and grit to transform their passions into businesses. It's not always easy. Sometimes, it's really tough and not all "bros with Lambos." We talk about why we do what we do and how we are each working hard to make the world a better place with whatever inventions and ideas we bring to the market. This podcast is fun, sassy, and REAL - no nonsense! We say it like it is.

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Episodes

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Shannon Loy

May 29, 2020 18:03 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MB

Shannon Loy founded The Social Ginger five years ago and has never looked back. Social media is fast-paced and full of learning opportunities. She's dedicated to teaching others her craft and is all about helping small businesses build their brands.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Shannon Loy

May 29, 2020 18:03 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MB

Shannon Loy founded The Social Ginger five years ago and has never looked back. Social media is fast-paced and full of learning opportunities. She's dedicated to teaching others her craft and is all about helping small businesses build their brands.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Mathilde Wiss Thebault

May 26, 2020 13:36 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

Mathilde Wiss Thebault is the COO of Vesper Technology who will soon be launching their #innovation platform which helps #founders move their ideas into reality using #AI and other tools. She recently shared her #insights on our #likeaboss #podcast with Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Mathilde Wiss Thebault

May 26, 2020 13:36 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

Mathilde Wiss Thebault is the COO of Vesper Technology who will soon be launching their #innovation platform which helps #founders move their ideas into reality using #AI and other tools. She recently shared her #insights on our #likeaboss #podcast with Loralyn Mears.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Mathilde Wiss Thebault

May 26, 2020 13:36 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

Mathilde Wiss Thebault is the COO of Vesper Technology who will soon be launching their #innovation platform which helps #founders move their ideas into reality using #AI and other tools. She recently shared her #insights on our #likeaboss #podcast with Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Kim Eley

May 16, 2020 17:05 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

Kim Eley, founder of KWE Publishing, helps authors get their stories out. Using a combination of technology and coaching, Kim turns people's dreams of becoming an author into reality.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Kim Eley

May 16, 2020 17:05 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

Kim Eley, founder of KWE Publishing, helps authors get their stories out. Using a combination of technology and coaching, Kim turns people's dreams of becoming an author into reality.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Kim Eley

May 16, 2020 17:05 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

Kim Eley, founder of KWE Publishing, helps authors get their stories out. Using a combination of technology and coaching, Kim turns people's dreams of becoming an author into reality.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Shaun Arora

May 08, 2020 21:22 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Shaun Arora is the managing director of MiLA Capital funding tech you can touch. He's woke and a recognized champion of underdogs and brings some refreshing candor and vulnerability to our podcast.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Shaun Arora

May 08, 2020 21:22 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Shaun Arora is the managing director of MiLA Capital funding tech you can touch. He's woke and a recognized champion of underdogs and brings some refreshing candor and vulnerability to our podcast.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Shaun Arora

May 08, 2020 21:22 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Shaun Arora is the managing director of MiLA Capital funding tech you can touch. He's woke and a recognized champion of underdogs and brings some refreshing candor and vulnerability to our podcast.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Ellen McIlhenny

May 01, 2020 15:21 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

Ellen McIlhenny describes herself as a "recovering CFO." She spent 30 years in corporate working on M&A for large firms and realized how startups and small businesses struggle with valuations to position themselves for M&A. Now, she's on a mission to help 1000 startups and shares her insights here with Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Ellen McIlhenny

May 01, 2020 15:21 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

Ellen McIlhenny describes herself as a "recovering CFO." She spent 30 years in corporate working on M&A for large firms and realized how startups and small businesses struggle with valuations to position themselves for M&A. Now, she's on a mission to help 1000 startups and shares her insights here with Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Ellen McIlhenny

May 01, 2020 15:21 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

Ellen McIlhenny describes herself as a "recovering CFO." She spent 30 years in corporate working on M&A for large firms and realized how startups and small businesses struggle with valuations to position themselves for M&A. Now, she's on a mission to help 1000 startups and shares her insights here with Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Casey Quinlan

April 23, 2020 18:24 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

Casey Quinlan is a comedian who stands up for healthcare. She's advocating for a patient-centric approach to cut through all the noise so that patients better understand their choices. 

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Casey Quinlan

April 23, 2020 18:24 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

Casey Quinlan is a comedian who stands up for healthcare. She's advocating for a patient-centric approach to cut through all the noise so that patients better understand their choices. 

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Casey Quinlan

April 23, 2020 18:24 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

Casey Quinlan is a comedian who stands up for healthcare. She's advocating for a patient-centric approach to cut through all the noise so that patients better understand their choices. 

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Noramay Cadena

April 16, 2020 16:07 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

Noramay Cadena is the founder and managing partner of MiLA, an early investment group focused on tech that you can touch. She is also a champion of Latinas and STEM. Noramay shared insights for the next generation of women in tech with Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Noramay Cadena

April 16, 2020 16:07 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

Noramay Cadena is the founder and managing partner of MiLA, an early investment group focused on tech that you can touch. She is also a champion of Latinas and STEM. Noramay shared insights for the next generation of women in tech with Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Noramay Cadena

April 16, 2020 16:07 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

Noramay Cadena is the founder and managing partner of MiLA, an early investment group focused on tech that you can touch. She is also a champion of Latinas and STEM. Noramay shared insights for the next generation of women in tech with Loralyn Mears.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Nadine Vogel

April 03, 2020 20:14 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Diversity and inclusion is a critical factor of business success; Nadine Vogel, the founder of Springboard Consulting and other organizations, has expanded that definition to include people with disabilities. Nadine has also expanded her important mission to more than 40 countries. She spoke with Loralyn Mears to offer her insights. 

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Nadine Vogel

April 03, 2020 20:14 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Diversity and inclusion is a critical factor of business success; Nadine Vogel, the founder of Springboard Consulting and other organizations, has expanded that definition to include people with disabilities. Nadine has also expanded her important mission to more than 40 countries. She spoke with Loralyn Mears to offer her insights. 

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Nadine Vogel

April 03, 2020 20:14 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Diversity and inclusion is a critical factor of business success; Nadine Vogel, the founder of Springboard Consulting and other organizations, has expanded that definition to include people with disabilities. Nadine has also expanded her important mission to more than 40 countries. She spoke with Loralyn Mears to offer her insights. 

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Dr. Suzanne Shugg

March 13, 2020 18:14 - 13 minutes - 19 MB

Dr. Suzanne Shugg has developed a #telemedicine platform to help #healthcareworkers navigate #coronavirus vs. #flu vs. the common cold - and patients don't need to leave their homes. Host Loralyn Mears asks Dr. Shugg what challenges she's faced getting her startup off the ground.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Dr. Suzanne Shugg

March 13, 2020 18:14 - 13 minutes - 19 MB

Dr. Suzanne Shugg has developed a #telemedicine platform to help #healthcareworkers navigate #coronavirus vs. #flu vs. the common cold - and patients don't need to leave their homes. Host Loralyn Mears asks Dr. Shugg what challenges she's faced getting her startup off the ground.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Dr. Suzanne Shugg

March 13, 2020 18:14 - 13 minutes - 19 MB

Dr. Suzanne Shugg has developed a #telemedicine platform to help #healthcareworkers navigate #coronavirus vs. #flu vs. the common cold - and patients don't need to leave their homes. Host Loralyn Mears asks Dr. Shugg what challenges she's faced getting her startup off the ground.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Melissa Risteff

March 06, 2020 21:51 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

Hosted by Loralyn Mears, today's Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS podcast features Couragion founder and long-time STEMinist, Melissa Risteff who shares her insights on running an EdTech startup.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Melissa Risteff

March 06, 2020 21:51 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

Hosted by Loralyn Mears, today's Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS podcast features Couragion founder and long-time STEMinist, Melissa Risteff who shares her insights on running an EdTech startup.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Melissa Risteff

March 06, 2020 21:51 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

Hosted by Loralyn Mears, today's Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS podcast features Couragion founder and long-time STEMinist, Melissa Risteff who shares her insights on running an EdTech startup.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Dawn Bell, PharmD

February 28, 2020 17:26 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

Dawn Bell, chief scientific officer (CSO) of Novartis, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, spent some time with host, Loralyn Mears, to offer her tips for the next generation of women in tech.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Dawn Bell, PharmD

February 28, 2020 17:26 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

Dawn Bell, chief scientific officer (CSO) of Novartis, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, spent some time with host, Loralyn Mears, to offer her tips for the next generation of women in tech.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Dawn Bell

February 28, 2020 17:26 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

Dawn Bell, chief scientific officer (CSO) of Novartis, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, spent some time with host, Loralyn Mears, to offer her tips for the next generation of women in tech.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Kate Skavish

February 14, 2020 15:28 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB

Kate Skavish, Chief Visionary Officer and founder of Wave.video, is an advanced mathematician who has found a way to simplify the craft of making videos so that individuals and small benefits can unleash their creativity. Hosted by Loralyn Mears.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Kate Skavish

February 14, 2020 15:28 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB

Kate Skavish, Chief Visionary Officer and founder of Wave.video, is an advanced mathematician who has found a way to simplify the craft of making videos so that individuals and small benefits can unleash their creativity. Hosted by Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Kate Skavish

February 14, 2020 15:28 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB

Kate Skavish, Chief Visionary Officer and founder of Wave.video, is an advanced mathematician who has found a way to simplify the craft of making videos so that individuals and small benefits can unleash their creativity. Hosted by Loralyn Mears.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Cecile Leroux

February 07, 2020 22:02 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

Cecile Leroux, VP Human Capital Innovation at Ultimate Software, talks about the importance of being kind, mindful and taking time to remember the details. Hosted by Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Cecile Leroux

February 07, 2020 22:02 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

Cecile Leroux, VP Human Capital Innovation at Ultimate Software, talks about the importance of being kind, mindful and taking time to remember the details. Hosted by Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Cecile Leroux

February 07, 2020 22:02 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

Cecile Leroux, VP Human Capital Innovation at Ultimate Software, talks about the importance of being kind, mindful and taking time to remember the details. Hosted by Loralyn Mears.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Joanne Lin

January 31, 2020 19:10 - 9 minutes - 12.3 MB

Joanne Lin, a partner at Newark Venture Partners, is a venture capital who left Wall Street for New Jersey and is helping make Newark a tech ecosystem. Here, she joins Loralyn Mears to share her tips as a woman in VC.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Joanne Lin

January 31, 2020 19:10 - 9 minutes - 12.3 MB

Joanne Lin, a partner at Newark Venture Partners, is a venture capital who left Wall Street for New Jersey and is helping make Newark a tech ecosystem. Here, she joins Loralyn Mears to share her tips as a woman in VC.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Joanne Lin

January 31, 2020 19:10 - 9 minutes - 12.3 MB

Joanne Lin, a partner at Newark Venture Partners, is a venture capital who left Wall Street for New Jersey and is helping make Newark a tech ecosystem. Here, she joins Loralyn Mears to share her tips as a woman in VC.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Mary Foley

January 22, 2020 17:59 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

Mary Foley has been a business and life coach for 18 years at Bodacious Ventures helping women "fly their red capes." Loralyn Mears caught up with Mary to learn some tips on how women can run successful businesses. 

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Mary Foley

January 22, 2020 17:59 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

Mary Foley has been a business and life coach for 18 years at Bodacious Ventures helping women "fly their red capes." Loralyn Mears caught up with Mary to learn some tips on how women can run successful businesses. 

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Mary Foley

January 22, 2020 17:59 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

Mary Foley has been a business and life coach for 18 years at Bodacious Ventures helping women "fly their red capes." Loralyn Mears caught up with Mary to learn some tips on how women can run successful businesses. 

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears & Guest Caitlin Fioridosa

January 09, 2020 18:34 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

Caitlin Fiordirosa, a partner at Drive Capital, has taken all that she's learned on Wall Street and applying it to entrepreneurial efforts that are bolstering the mid-West's resurgence as a powerhouse. Caitlin sat down with Loralyn Mears to share her insights into what makes a company great.

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Caitlin Fioridosa

January 09, 2020 18:34 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

Caitlin Fiordirosa, a partner at Drive Capital, has taken all that she's learned on Wall Street and applying it to entrepreneurial efforts that are bolstering the mid-West's resurgence as a powerhouse. Caitlin sat down with Loralyn Mears to share her insights into what makes a company great.

Like a BOSS with Loralyn Mears, PhD & Guest Caitlin Fioridosa

January 09, 2020 18:34 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

Caitlin Fiordirosa, a partner at Drive Capital, has taken all that she's learned on Wall Street and applying it to entrepreneurial efforts that are bolstering the mid-West's resurgence as a powerhouse. Caitlin sat down with Loralyn Mears to share her insights into what makes a company great.

Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Top Tips of 2019

December 30, 2019 14:16 - 6 minutes - 7.85 MB

Loralyn Mears highlights the Top 10 coaching tips of 2019 to help you feel healthier, happier and to be more productive.

Monday Motivation with Loralyn Mears - Holiday Survival Tips

December 23, 2019 22:16 - 6 minutes - 7.45 MB

Loralyn Mears shares some holiday survival tips for those that are depressed, alone or not ready for dinner with the crazy family & inlaws!

Women-in-Tech Like a BOSS with Jennifer Neurendorfer

December 19, 2019 14:07 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Jennifer Neurendorfer is the co-founder of Jane VC, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting women and demonstrating that female founders are an often overlooked asset class but outperforming others. Jennifer joined Loralyn Mears to share tips on investing early and how female founders can find success.